Starting my Camino next month leaving Porto on the Coastal, and want to see Viana do Castelo. I'm considering walking to Ponte de Lima to hook up with the Central route. I can't seem to get a sense from any maps, guides or other sources what that...
Hi all, i am planning on walking Portuguese Coastal in July/Aug 2025. My biggest fear is getting lost and no one to ask the way. I’ve heard far less pilgrims than on Frances (I’ve done Sarria to Santiago twice and it was buzzing). I will be...
In July and August the coastal will be buzzing with tourists, very little chance of getting lost. Finding accommodations might be an issue, but meeting other pilgrims should not be an issue.
Don’t worry about getting lost! The coastal Route is well marked. However, for a little peace of mind, download the app Mapy.cz. When you’re on the Camino, if you have it open or downloaded, you’ll be able to see exactly where you are. The Camino...
Lindyloo, I hiked Camino Portuguese last fall (late Sept to mid-October) from Porto to Viana do Castelo, then crossed inland to Ponte de Lima then hiked the central route to Santiago. I was age 66, and booked private rooms in advance for every...
Customer service shout out! They found my wedding band left behind in their bathroom, called/messaged me within hours of my departure, and returned it to me in person in Pontevedra this evening. They went above and beyond to try to find us at 10...
I hadn't the courage to take on the Camino Frances solo in 2008 but the Camino called and I headed to Porto. A beautiful experience with very few pilgrims but quiet time in nature, handsome buildings, great food and kind people won my heart and...
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